RADIATION SAFETY ANALYST 2

Huntington Ingalls Industries, Inc.; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Ingalls Industries’ Newport News Shipbuilding division seeks a Radiation Safety Officer to evaluate and control radioactive waste programs, ensuring compliance with NRC and Virginia regulations, and to develop inspection standards and emergency procedures.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 2 years of exempt experience (Master’s with 0) and may require IRRSP certification; radiography experience is preferred. Newport News, VA offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience; Master’s Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience
• One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree: Associate's Degree with 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• RAD certification and regulatory knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, implements, and controls company’s radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards.
• Develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services.
• Controls personnel radiation exposures and environmental releases to ensure compliance with standards (NRC/VA).
• May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Skills

Radiation safety

Regulatory compliance

Policy development

Training programs

Radiography experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Radiography equipment

IRRSP certification

Job description

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US Citizenship Required for this Position:Yes

Full-Time
Shift: 1st
Relocation: No relocation assistance available
Virtual/Telework Opportunity: No - Not eligible for telework

Travel Requirements: No

Clearance Required:No - Clearance Not Required to Start

Salary Range:$84,000.00 to$106,000.00

The anticipated salary range represents the estimated base pay for this role. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors, and may vary from the posted range

Meet HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding
With more than 25,000 employees – including third-, fourth- and even fifth-generation shipbuilders – HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division is the largest industrial employer in Virginia. We’re the sole designer, builder and refueler of U.S. Navy nuclear aircraft carriers and one of two providers of U.S. Navy nuclear submarines. Our diverse and innovative team of professionals ranges from skilled trades to project managers, engineers and software developers to solution architects, technical subject matter experts, and system users. We collaborate together at the forefront of technology, manufacturing, and integration of the most powerful and survivable naval ships in the world. Want to be part of the team?

The Role

Evaluates, implements, and controls companys radioactive waste management programs and procedures to protect against radiation hazards. Recommends and develops policies for inspection standards, decontamination procedures, emergency procedures, waste handling, and disposal services. Controls personnel radiation exposures, environmental releases, and surface-type contaminants. Stays abreast of federal, state, local, and industry radiation protection regulations and ensures that radiation levels are in compliance with standards. May develop and direct radiation training and monitoring programs.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of relevant exempt experience;
Master's Degree and 0 year of relevant professional experience

One of the following may be used as an equivalent to Bachelor's Degree :

• Associate's Degree or other formal 2 year program and 2 years of relevant exempt experience or 4 years of relevant non-exempt experience
• Military Paygrade E-5 or above military experience
• High School/GED and 4 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant exempt experience
• High School/GED and 8 years combined of Manufacturing, Shipbuilding, Trades, Military experience or other relevant non-exempt experience

Nice to Have

Assists RSO Manager in the development of policies for safely utilizing a radiography source onboard commissioned Navy vessels and training facilities, within temporary area operations, in permanent radiography areas and during emergency situations involving an irretrievable (hung-out) source. Assists in the development of policies for inspection standards, emergency procedures, and standard operating procedures. Assists RSO Manager in the control and management of personnel radiation exposures. Coordinates shipping and receiving radioactive materials within DOT/ NRC regulations. Maintains all associated radiography equipment and calibration. Monitors and controls exposure to personnel and the environment. Stays abreast of NRC and Virginia Radiation Health Department regulations and ensures that radiation levels and personnel exposures are in compliance with standards. Assists RSO Manager in the development and administration of K40 radiation safety training and safety monitoring programs. Radiography experience is preferred for this position. This position requires the candidate to be able to obtain IRRSP, a 3rd party certification and must be able to pass a RAD Physical.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a minimum of Confidential DoD Clearance.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. HII’s diverse workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Working at HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a future. We offer comprehensive benefits including: medical, prescription drug, dental and vision plan choices, on-site health centers, tele-medicine, wellness resources, employee assistance programs, savings plan options (401K), financial education and planning tools, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, employee discounts, early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships, and more. Some benefits may vary depending on your specific division or work location.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.U.S. Citizenship may be required for certain positions.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #2 for Newport News Shipbuilding.